The Vikings' massive upset win over the Lions on Sunday has revived their playoff hopes and given fans a reason to dream about what the rest of this season might hold with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. The win got the Vikings back to .500 at 4-4, kept them perfect within their division, and breathed life into their season in more ways than one.

J.J. McCarthy made his return as the Minnesota Vikings ended a two-game losing streak, jumping to 4-4 on the 2025 NFL season after a 27-24 win on the road over Jared Goff and the NFC North rival Detroit Lions in Week 9. Now, the Vikings will turn their attention to Week 10, heading back to Minnesota to face the Baltimore Ravens.

Vikings running back Aaron Jones downplayed the significance of his shoulder injury after Sunday's win over the Lions and the picture doesn't look any different on Monday.

Minnesota’s upcoming schedule ranks easier than the Lions, Bears, and Packers, keeping the door open for a late-season push.

Second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings made his return to the field in a big way during Week 9.

Vikings QB Carson Wentz is set to undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder. He will be placed on IR. J.J. McCarthy is in line to start.

The Vikings defense generated a pressure rate of 47.6% and a season-high five sacks in their Week 9 win over the Lions, with 10 different defenders recording at least one pressure. Eric Wilson led the team with six pressures and two sacks on 17 pass rushes. #MINvsDET | #Skol pic.twitter.com/4qFOPjXPnD

The Minnesota Vikings need more quarterback depth after J.J. McCarthy, and trading for New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson could help.